Prevalence of Aspergillus spp. in Patients Exhibiting Tuberculosis-like Symptoms in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and Analysis of Antifungal Resistance Patterns - Takeaways - MDSpire

Prevalence of Aspergillus spp. in Patients Exhibiting Tuberculosis-like Symptoms in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and Analysis of Antifungal Resistance Patterns

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  • Solange Meyin A. Ebong

  • Vigny Ndé Kengne

  • Moïse Ntah A. Ayong

  • Loick Pradel Kojom Foko

  • Juliette Lauryn Nga Ambono

  • Ghislaine Metsina Ndzana

  • Mélanie Togonodji Baïdam

  • Oben Youguitcha

  • Olivier Ziem A. Abah

  • Célestin Ayangma

  • Francioli Koro Koro

  • March 9, 2026

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    Aspergillus spp. are opportunistic pathogens that primarily affect immunocompromised individuals, including those with tuberculosis.

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    The study aims to determine the prevalence of Aspergillus spp. in patients with tuberculosis-like symptoms in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

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    Aspergillus fumigatus is the most common species isolated, responsible for the majority of invasive aspergillosis cases.

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    Mortality rates for azole-resistant A. fumigatus infections can reach as high as 100%, highlighting the importance of antifungal resistance.

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    The study will also assess the antifungal resistance profile of Aspergillus isolates from patients in the study.

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Prevalence of Aspergillus spp. in Patients Exhibiting Tuberculosis-like Symptoms in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and Analysis of Antifungal Resistance Patterns

  • by Solange Meyin A. Ebong, Vigny Ndé Kengne, Moïse Ntah A. Ayong, Loick Pradel Kojom Foko, Juliette Lauryn Nga Ambono, Ghislaine Metsina Ndzana, Mélanie Togonodji Baïdam, Oben Youguitcha, Olivier Ziem A. Abah, Célestin Ayangma, Francioli Koro Koro

  • March 9, 2026

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